JOB TITLE:

Senior Accountant (Account Department ‘Eyrie’ Campus)

SALARY:

$5,438.46 - $6,359.76 (Z6-1)

WORK AREA:

Accounts Department ‘Eyrie’ Campus

TIME OF WORK:

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday with one (1) hour for lunch

REPORTS TO:

Finance Officer

LIAISES/WORKS WITH:

Divisional/Departmental Heads

Maintenance Officer

Clerical Officer

SUPERVISES:

N/A

SUMMARY OF CORE FUNCTIONS:

To implement the accounting procedures of the College in accordance with the government’s Financial Rules.

LIST OF DUTIES:

• The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the Accounting functions in the absence of the Finance Officer.
• Assist with the preparation of the College’s Budget – Income and Expenditure: preparation of statements of actual and forecast financial information highlighting and analyzing variances.
• Assist in the preparation of the College’s Financial Statements.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring that accounting practices are adhered to according to Financial Regulations.
• Maintaining complete, accurate, and up-to-date financial records which include:

1.Cash Books:

• for recording receipt and disbursement of
• funds from International Agencies.
• Departmental transactions.

2. Accounts with International Agencies and other Governments in respect of funding for the College’s programmes/sponsorship of students.

3. Suppliers’ Accounts for equipment, stationery and other supplies.

4. Revenue Accounts for Registration and Tuition Fees, Rental of Property, etc.

5. Payroll Accounting:

• preparation of monthly and bi-weekly payrolls
• deduction and accounting for National Insurance
• Contributions

6. PAYE System

7. Union dues and other deductions.

• Carries out such other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Finance Officer or any duly authorized person.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A degree with a major in Accounting and not less than five (5) years’ experience; completion of part or parts of an accounting qualification;

OR

• Associate Degree with major in Accounting and not less than seven (7) years’ experience as Accountant and completion of part or parts of an accounting qualification;

OR

•  Persons working as Accountants who have completed part or parts of an accounting qualification and have not less than ten (10) years’ experience as an Accountant

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the mission and vision of the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of the functions and duties of the post and how they contribute to the mission and vision.
• Relevant knowledge of the Public Service Act CAP. 25.
• Relevant knowledge of the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2012-19.
• Relevant knowledge of Safety & Health 2005-12.
• General knowledge of the BCC Staff Manual.
• Computer literacy.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of operating electronic equipment provided.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft applications.
• Demonstration of good Time Management skills.
• Demonstration of effective Interpersonal Relationship skills.
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work speedily and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with young people.
• Familiarity with Applied Information Technology.

ON THE JOB TRAINING: As required

DESIRABLE TRAITS:

• Must be prepared to keep up to date in the profession.
• Must be willing to encourage and support organizational initiatives.
• Must be willing to share information, knowledge and resources with others when required to do so;
• Must maintain high moral and ethical standards.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

• Permanent in nature.

Less than 5 years

• Forty-two (42) days’ vacation leave per calendar year, fourteen (14) of which must be taken annually or lost. There are a maximum accumulation of one hundred and twenty-six (126) days. In either case, five (5) of the fourteen (14) days must be taken consecutively.

More than 5 years

• Forty-two (42) days’ vacation leave per calendar year, fourteen (14) of which must be taken annually or lost. There are a maximum accumulation of one hundred and twenty-six (126) days. In either case, five (5) of the fourteen (14) days must be taken consecutively.

Sick Leave

• Twenty-one (21) days sick leave, may be granted per calendar year in the case of serving officers, and fourteen (14) days per calendar year in the case of temporary officers.
• Based on the nature of the position, it may be necessary to work outside of normal hours.